Nisar Rahmath is an Indian costume designer working in the Malayalam film industry. He received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Costume Designer in 2015 for his work in Jo and the Boy.
Career Nisar Rahmath, originally from Mannarkkad, began his professional journey as a tailor before entering the film industry. His first full-time work in costume design was as an assistant on the 2010 film Kadaksham, under designer S.B. Satheeshan. He went on to work as a costume assistant in around 40 films.
He debuted as an independent costume designer with the 2015 Malayalam film Jo and the Boy. His work in the film earned him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Costume Designer.
Nisar later worked on films such as Avarude Raavukal (2017), where he created distinctive looks for each lead character.
In recent years, Nisar designed costumes for several notable productions including Kappela(2020), the award-winning drama Aattam (2023), the web series Nagendran's Honeymoons (2024), and the action film Mura (2024).
Recognition Nisar received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Costume Designer in 2015 for Jo and the Boy.
JC Daniel Foundation Film Award for Best Costume Designer in 2024 for Mura.
Filmography Year Title Director Notes Ref 2015 Jo and the Boy Rojin Thomas Debut as costume designer 2017 Georgettan's Pooram K. Biju Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Jibu Jacob Avarude Raavukal Shanil Muhammed 2018 Kuttanpillayude Sivarathri Jean Markose Thanaha Prakash Kunjhan Moorayil Vikadakumaran Boban Samuel 2019 Thottappan Shanavas K Bavakutty Kalikkoottukar P.K. Baaburaj Jimmy Ee Veedinte Aishwaryam Raju Chandra 2020 Kappela Muhammad Musthafa 2021 Kaaval Nithin Renji Panicker Ellam Sheriyakum Jibu Jacob 2022 Kochaal Shyam Mohan Aviyal Shanil Muhammed Mei Hoom Moosa Jibu Jacob Autorickshawkarante Bharya Harikumar 2023 Aattam Anand Ekarshi Higuita Hemanth G Nair Kunjamminis Hospital Sanal V. Devan Tha Thavalayude Tha Francis Joseph Jeera 2024 Nagendran's Honeymoons (Web Series) Nithin Renji Panicker 6 episodes Kondal Ajith Mampally Cup Sanal V. Devan Mura Muhammad Musthafa 2025 Detective Ujjwalan Indraneel GK and Rahul G Varaaham Sanal Devan
References Nisar rahmath Won JC Daniel Foundation Film Award for best costume designer for Mura https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2025/07/25/jc-daniel-foundation-awards-2024.html
External links Nisar Rahmath on IMDb Instagram Profile